Find one student who loves the Use of English. I dare you. Most of my students understand the rules of it and there are times when they can do it very well, but still deep inside, they despise it. I decided to look at some free online resources and transform one of the Use of… Continue reading B2 – Use of English Part 2 – Motorbike Stunt Rider
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Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 – Prepositions of place
Do you often find yourself speaking for extended periods of time alone? If you work for a company and give presentations frequently, the answer is likely yes. However, have you ever had to describe a picture to someone? Probably not. This is why so many people struggle with this part of the PET speaking exam.… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 – Prepositions of place
CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Games
Most of us have played games at some point in our lives, whether it's video games or board games. With so many different types of games available, it's a versatile topic that's suitable for people of all ages. Even C1 Cambridge prep students can benefit from discussing games, as it's an easy way to learn… Continue reading CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Games
B1 – Understanding Cyberviolence
I have prepared a topic that many people could relate to - cyberviolence. Whether your students are passive observers, occasional posters, or active social media users, they have all experienced or observed online hate. In this lesson, we will examine various forms of cyberviolence and their examples based on an article from El País. Social… Continue reading B1 – Understanding Cyberviolence
CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Gendered Jobs
March is an incredible month for various reasons, one of them being International Women's Day. Don't shy away from the topic as it may bring up an engaging debate about gendered jobs - jobs that are typically associated with either males or females. The internet is filled with information about International Women's Day and its… Continue reading CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Gendered Jobs
C1 – Relationships at work (HR)
With Valentine's Day coming soon, it may be a good moment to bring the topic of romance to your classroom. You can approach this subject in many ways, one of them being office relationships - something that all adult learners have experienced and may have some stories to share. Love can be found in unexpected… Continue reading C1 – Relationships at work (HR)
B2/C1 – Assessing English Proficiency (HR)
As a teacher, there are times when it is difficult to assess a student's English level. This task gets easier with time but requires a high level of understanding of the language. What if you have no background in language teaching and still need to decide on someone's language level from a conversation? It is… Continue reading B2/C1 – Assessing English Proficiency (HR)
C1 – Use of AI in medicine
At this point, almost everyone knows about AI and uses it to some extent daily (at times unknowingly!). How about the professionals? This week, I decided to dive into the use of AI in medicine and check whether doctors should be excited or worried about this technology at their workplace. Last week, a few of… Continue reading C1 – Use of AI in medicine
A2 – Seasonal outfits
If you are in need of a classic A2 clothing vocabulary lesson plan on clothing, look no further. The twist of the lesson is that students not only focus on their seasonal clothing but also think about the combinations and typical outfits they would wear in each season. For some strange reason, I could never… Continue reading A2 – Seasonal outfits
B2 – Rereading books as adults
The recent release of the Polish movie Chłopi (The Peasants) based on a classic novel of the same title, written by Władysław Reymont, has sparked a lot of conversations in my classroom about revisiting obligatory readings as adults and seeing them from a different perspective. It made me think of all the other books we were forced… Continue reading B2 – Rereading books as adults